I thought it was effective social commentary "gothic" and most of the stories were individually very good - tight and suspenseful but not whiplashy, interpolating critique on gender, race, class, and nationality - I've just read a lot of this genre before.
Monday, June 16, 2025
human sacrifices by maria fernanda ampuero (trans. frances riddle)
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I thought it was effective social commentary "gothic" and most of the stories were individually very good - tight and suspenseful...
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